India & Germany mutually benefit from long-term visas: German Diplomat

Highlights: Long-term visas to be mutually beneficial for Germans and Indians

• The European Commission recently announced revised Schengen visa rules for Indian travelers.
• Citizens from India are now eligible to apply for long-term multiple-entry visas to EU countries.
• Indian travelers with a prominent travel history can get Schengen visas with an extended validity period of up to 2 years.
• Tourism and travel representatives anticipate an increase of 15% in travel demand to EU countries from India.